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The Loudbox Mini Charge - Where are you going to take it?

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The Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge is the ultimate battery-powered amplifier for acoustic musicians on the move. This 60W combo amp delivers full, natural tone with adjustable EQ and onboard effects—all in a compact, lightweight package. Perfect for small venues, open mics, busking or practice, the Loudbox Mini Charge lets you take your acoustic act anywhere without sacrificing power or performance.

Rechargeable Battery Provides Hours of Play Time

At the heart of the Loudbox Mini Charge's portability is a high-capacity rechargeable lithium-ion battery. On a full charge, you'll enjoy up to 12 hours of playing time at average volume levels. The battery recharges in just 2 to 3 hours, so you'll always be ready to plug in and play. A battery life indicator on the control panel lets you know how much playing time you have left before it's time to recharge.

Responsive EQ Tailors Your Tone

Shape your sound with the Loudbox Mini Charge's 3-band EQ featuring bass, mid and treble controls. Boost the low end for a robust, full tone or cut it for a tighter bass response. Dial in the mids to add richness and body or scoop them out for an open, airy quality. Increase the highs to accentuate pick attack and string detail or decrease them for a warmer, mellower tone. With this much tonal flexibility at your fingertips, you can achieve any acoustic sound you desire.

Essential Effects Enhance Your Performance

The Loudbox Mini Charge comes equipped with onboard reverb and chorus to polish your playing and inspire your creativity. Add a touch of reverb to thicken up your tone and enhance depth and dimension. Chorus broadens and detunes your sound for a modulated quality that pairs well with fingerpicking and rhythmic strumming styles. Adjust the level and decay of each effect to suit your needs using the dedicated effect controls on the amp's front panel.

Open Box Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge 60W 1x6.5" Battery-Powered Acoustic Combo Amp Level 2 Brown 197881355234
Open Box Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge 60W 1x6.5" Battery-Powered Acoustic Combo Amp Level 2 Brown 197881355234
Open Box Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge 60W 1x6.5" Battery-Powered Acoustic Combo Amp Level 2 Brown 197881355234

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  • Two channels
  • FX: Reverb, chorus
  • Mic input
  • Master volume
  • Phase control
  • Battery-powered
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • D.I. output
  • 1/8 in. aux input
  • Lightweight design
  • Includes wall charger

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4.42

31 Reviews

84%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Excellent!

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Great Compact Amplifier

I purchased the Loudbox Mini Charge to use in small settings as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist. So far I've found very little I don't like about this amp. It has great volume and tone for its size ... it really sounds wonderfully articulate despite the fact it simply can't match the headroom of larger, more powerful units. Then again, it's designed for small venues. The reverb and chorus settings are well-executed and pleasant sounding and the three band eq is responsive. Bluetooth is easy to pair and use making this a potential boon at deck and tailgate events. If I had to list negatives my first gripe would be that the channel two input is XLR only. It would have been nice to see a combination jack here for times when players want to use a second instrument input. However, a passive DI box will solve that issue. The other missing feature is an anti-feedback circuit. There is a phase switch but the lack of a true auto-notch on an amp in this price range seems strange. Finally, the on-board battery makes this unit heavier than it looks. It easily outweighs a Fender Acoustasonic 90 even though the Fender is physically twice its size. Those issues aside, the Loudbox Mini Charge is a great performing little amp with the bonus of being battery powered when needed. I'm definitely a fan.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Do not buy this "rechargeable amp"! (and I LOVE Fishman!)

Let me start by saying, I'm a professional acoustic guitar / singer and I love Fishman. This Loudbox series is sweet and warm and powerful, which is why when this rechargeable amp came out, I bought it right away! The battery life lasted for about 1.5 years, then battery completely drained. Turns out this battery is not meant to last (it's a lead acid battery, not lithium), and you have to either change it yourself (check out a youtube video and see the difficulty!) or pay to get it fixed at Fishman for $50 parts and labor + $300 shipping (depending on where you live). If I had known then what I know now, I think the best bet is to get a Fishman loudbox mini (NOT the "charge") AND get a portable electric generator $150-200 (lithium) which can last 10 years, and also can be used for your other amps. Also, the bluetooth isn't great (sometimes can't find) if it's in a crowded area which, if you're gigging like me, most of the times it is, and there's also sometimes a slight delay, so if you're using drum beats through the bluetooth (or 1/8"), it can sound off. Also, the acoustic guitar and voice will obviously be dampened by that 3rd signal, so you have to lower everything or else it will sound distorted. Love the Fishman company, but the "charge" is NOT it.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Performances17
  2. Outdoor Events / Games12
  3. Home Studio11
  4. Amateur Recording5
  5. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing1
Cons
  1. Battery Life is Poor1
  2. Limited Functions1
  3. Poor Sound Quality1
  4. Weight1
  5. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced13
  2. Professional Musician6
  3. Novice4
Pros
  1. Portable23
  2. Excellent Sound22
  3. Easy To Use21
  4. Warm / Comfy16
  5. Good Power Output13

Reviewed by 31 customers

  • I do not regret my decision to buy this product

    4

    submitted3 months ago

    byTP

    fromMarietta, GA

    I use this product with my Martin D-28 acoustic guitar fitted with a Fishman Rare-Earth pickup with microphone. I use the amp in my home studio to practice and record using my Digital Audio Workstation. From time to time I also take the amp to friends' parties for fun and sing alongs. It's very convenient to carry and it sounds fabulous.

  • Love Guitar Center

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byRod

    fromWestchester County, New York.

    I bring all my guitars to the Guitar Center for service. I purchased an Epiphone electric guitar at an incredible price. I'm like a child at a toy store when I go to the Guitar Center

  • Great Amp!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRyan

    fromAustin, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very impressed with the sound quality. Great features as well including Bluetooth and being battery powered makes this a great grab and go solution. It has two channels for both a guitar and a microphone and is surprisingly loud for the size. I recommend getting a case or a cover, but appy withthe purchase.

  • Great sounding amp for acoustic performances.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byRobert

    fromNew jersey

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This amp meets all my expectations especially since I can take it anywhere with out needing a power chord!

  • Do not buy this "rechargeable amp"! (and I LOVE Fishman!)

    2

    submitted2 years ago

    bySoo

    fromSan Diego, CA

    Let me start by saying, I'm a professional acoustic guitar / singer and I love Fishman. This Loudbox series is sweet and warm and powerful, which is why when this rechargeable amp came out, I bought it right away! The battery life lasted for about 1.5 years, then battery completely drained. Turns out this battery is not meant to last (it's a lead acid battery, not lithium), and you have to either change it yourself (check out a youtube video and see the difficulty!) or pay to get it fixed at Fishman for $50 parts and labor + $300 shipping (depending on where you live). If I had known then what I know now, I think the best bet is to get a Fishman loudbox mini (NOT the "charge") AND get a portable electric generator $150-200 (lithium) which can last 10 years, and also can be used for your other amps. Also, the bluetooth isn't great (sometimes can't find) if it's in a crowded area which, if you're gigging like me, most of the times it is, and there's also sometimes a slight delay, so if you're using drum beats through the bluetooth (or 1/8"), it can sound off. Also, the acoustic guitar and voice will obviously be dampened by that 3rd signal, so you have to lower everything or else it will sound distorted. Love the Fishman company, but the "charge" is NOT it.

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byLaurie

    fromNew England

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    #Sweepstakes Sounds amazing and the battery lasts hours.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byTom

    fromEast Freetown MA 02717

    Hi .. if i order the fishman loudbox mini charge today, when will it ship and when could i expect to receive it? Thank you, tom

    Hi .. if i order the fishman loudbox mini charge today, when will it ship and when could i expect to receive it? Thank you, tom

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Our standard delivery time is 3 to 5 business days.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRed dress

    fromSt. Paul MN

    Can I hook my computer to this and let the beat play while I sing for live gigs? My mic would also be connected to the amp. will this work?

    Can I hook my computer to this and let the beat play while I sing for live gigs? My mic would also be connected to the amp. will this work?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes. You will need to run a line out from the computer to the instrument input on the amp. Please give us a call if you would like some help 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bybov

    fromLisbon, Ia.

    How long can you recharge the battery before it needs to be replaced?

    How long can you recharge the battery before it needs to be replaced?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available. Perhaps an inquiry to Fishman

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRod

    fromSan diego

    Does the Fishman battery powered Loudbox come with a lithium battery?

    Does the Fishman battery powered Loudbox come with a lithium battery?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No. Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTom DC

    fromRaleigh, NC

    Does the mic channel have phantom power?

    Does the mic channel have phantom power?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. You would need an external source of phantom power.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTerry

    fromAuburn Ca.

    does the mic input channel have phantom power?

    does the mic input channel have phantom power?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It does not. You would need an external phantom power source.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMario

    fromSan Bernardino CA

    Hi, I would like to ask if I can plug the power source to 220 volts AC. Am going to bring mine to the Philippines and the main source of power there is 220v.Thank you, Mario.Btw my amp is Fishman loudbox Mini charge.

    Hi, I would like to ask if I can plug the power source to 220 volts AC. Am going to bring mine to the Philippines and the main source of power there is 220v.Thank you, Mario.Btw my amp is Fishman loudbox Mini charge.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You would need an adapter for it to work.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byFig

    fromCONKLIN

    How long will battery last

    How long will battery last

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Depends on the volume, but it says up to 6 hours.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDave

    fromNJ

    How many hours do you get on a charge?

    How many hours do you get on a charge?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This comes with a rechargeable battery that last 4 hours at maximum volume.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMarco

    fromLas Vegas

    Can you plug the 1/4" monitor outputs of a mixer into 1/4" instrument input of fishman Loudbox mini and use it as a stage monitor?

    Can you plug the 1/4" monitor outputs of a mixer into 1/4" instrument input of fishman Loudbox mini and use it as a stage monitor?

    Open Reply - Charles
    The monitor output has a lower impedance than the high impedance input of the Loudbox. There are better options for stage monitors.
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